Rio 2016 has been a memorable affair. From the scandal to the heartache to the joy, it’s certainly one we’ll be talking about for years to come. And what would it have been without the smiley happy duo of joy that is the O’Donovan brothers. The brothers were the first of the Irish cohort to […]

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Alright children, gather round for the random fact of the day You’ve probably noticed by now that there are some pretty substantial differences between men and women. One insubstantial but interesting difference is that men and women’s shirts have buttons on opposite sides. There are many reasons for this and they all stem from ye […]

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Who among us doesn’t remember where they were on the day it was revealed that Kat Slater was Zoe’s mother? Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, the chances are you grew up with the characters of Eastenders being a part of your night time routine. From the lovable Mitchell crime rouges to the charming Carters, the […]

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A Mexican teen has suffered a stroke, apparently brought on after his girlfriend gave him a love bite. It is believed that the hickey caused a blood clot which traveled to his brain. 17-year-old Julio Macias Gonzale, from Mexico City, started having convulsions at the dinner table with his family after spending an evening with […]

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The Girl on The Train was one of the most successful thrillers of 2015. Author Paula Hawkins amassed an absolute shit tonne of money from its success. You couldn’t get on a bus or walk on a foreign beach last summer without seeing someone clutching a copy of the book, and sure enough, The Girl […]

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In today’s segment of bizarre health news…

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The world is a little but in awe of team Great Britain who pulled in the greatest Olympic medal haul since 1908. Their stealth, talent and determination is admirable. Their common sense, however is lacking. While we praised them for the unity with their light up shoes at the closing ceremony, one place where conformity […]

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Chloe and Jamie Oherlihy were born male and both are now transitioning

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We’re hoping this was simply a case of human error. Cosmetics brand Urban Decay are facing a lot of negativity on Twitter today after they posted an image promoting their All Nighter Liquid Eye Liner. The image is of a wrist with multiple thin lines of swatches and the caption reads: “Ready for some Razor […]

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When Friends first hit TV screens in 1994, nobody could have predicted what a huge international success it would become. There’s seldom a person to be found that hasn’t seen every episode. With such iconic characters, it’s no wonder that the stars of the sitcom felt under immense pressure to adhere to a certain look […]

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Bye bye back hair. Some like it, some loathe it but whatever your opinion, what is certain is that back hair can be difficult to get rid of. Trying to reach every crevice of the back with a razor must be the male equivalent of trying to self-tan with a mitt. Well, the heartbreak is […]

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That’s it. Sweets are ruined forever.

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News that Adnan Syed’s case had been re-opened broke six months ago. Adnan was the subject of the internationally acclaimed podcast Serial in which journalists recounted the details of the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999. Adnan, then 17, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years. Adnan […]

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They’ve been out of stock for some time

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The Rose of Tralee is a national treasure. Sure, the lovely girls competition isn’t to everyone’s taste, but whether you love it or hate it, you won’t be able to avoid it. So let’s embrace it. And while we’re at it, let’s embrace the greatest moments in history ever. For as long as you live, […]

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Earlier in Olympic season, we spotted the resemblance between one Olympian and Kate Middleton. According to Vanity Fair, her name is Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. She’s a cyclist from France, she’s 24 years old and, last year, she was the first person in the history of the sport to hold the world road title, world cyclo-cross title, […]

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In an ideal world, abortion would be legalised but nobody would access it. In an ideal world, every pregnancy would be viable. In an ideal world, every girl would get to choose the moment at which she conceives. In an ideal world, every girl would get to choose with whom she conceives life. In an […]

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This hashtag warrants attention today. Two Irish women have embarked on the journey from Ireland to England in order to secure an abortion. The details of the long journey are nothing new for the 14 women a day who are forced to undertake it. The two women live-tweeting their journey today are stoic pro-choicers and […]

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Many worries run through the mind when you’re getting jiggy with it. Have I shaved my legs? How far away is my period? And while questions spin in your mind, you’re also worrying about what he’s thinking about. Online Doctor surveyed over 2,000 men from Europe and America to determine what the biggest sex fears […]

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Oh holy god this is what we needed to see on a Friday. The cutest kitten in the world has just been listed on Done Deal for sale in Dublin. The 3-month-old fluff ball is a British Kitten and suitable as an indoor cat. When grown, the British domestic cat has a distinctively chunky body, […]

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Electric Picnic is already absolutely jam packed with the finest musical talent the world has to offer. Stradbally itself has also been decked out with the finest amenities this year including The Bold mOTel. The mOTel will feature a giant abandoned swimming pool turned dancefloor. Festivalgoers will be invited to get in the pool and […]

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If you’ve sauntered through Dublin recently you might have noticed a Perspex box soliciting secrets and hidden desires. The box is the brain child of Rebecca Bermingham and it allows city dwellers to anonymously submit their thoughts. Those thoughts are brought to life by a growing cohort of Irish talent and sold to similarly, inject […]

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Images of war-torn countries make little impact until we see the reality of the situation through the eyes of children. It is only then that that the true devastation of conflict is seen. The reality of lives cut short by feuding governments, armies and people in power. This week, a video of a hurt little […]

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Huge news today.

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Distance runners Abbey D’Agostino of the U.S. and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand are being praised for a touching moment that completely embodies the spirit of the Olympics. Neither were favourites to win medals in yesterday’s 5,000-meter event and when the collided on the track it seemed all hope was lost. D’Agostino collided with Hamblin […]

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It looks like Rory McIlroy has made his feelings about Irish Olympic Committee President Pat Hickey abundantly clear. News broke this morning that Hickey was arrested in Rio for his failure to investigate a ticket scandal that resulted in tickets earmarked for Irish fans being sold significantly over face value. As the news broke, McIlroy […]

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Anyone who has a Pinterest account will understand the phenomenon of whiling away hours upon hours looking at DIY tutorials and crafts. An easy bedside lamp made from paper maché? Pinned. Lanterns made from jam jars? Pinned. A bed made from pallets? Pin that too. It’s natural that your inner DIY enthusiasts emerges and forces […]

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Great news broke the evening as it was confirmed a federal judge ordered that Dassey be released from custody. The news has been celebrated by fans of Making a Murderer and naturally all eyes turned to the shows defense team; attorneys Jerry Buting and Dean Strang. As the news broke, Buting took to Twitter to express […]

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Fans of Netflix’s Making a Murderer will be delighted to learn that Brendan Dassey’s conviction has officially been overturned. According to Law Newz, a federal judge has ordered that Dassey be released from custody, unless within 90 days of the date of his decision, the state of Wisconsin initiates proceedings to re-try him An excerpt of the judges […]

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Cork brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan have just cemented themselves in every Irish persons heart. The endearing pair just won Ireland’s first medal in Rio and Twitter is going wild. And while the boys are gaining much attention for their athletic prowess, they’re also receiving notoriety for their pure Cork attitudes.  In interviews this week […]

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Cork brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan have just won Ireland’s first medal in Rio in the men’s double sculls. And while the crowds watched on and cheered, it took a moment for their mother to realize. The moment the O’Donovan’s mother realised her two sons won an Olympic silver medal. Magic. Absolute magic ???? pic.twitter.com/6NM9aBTbMv […]

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Over the past number of weeks, the demand for the repeal of the 8th amendment has been at the forefront of activism. With the introduction and then the removal of Maser’s Repeal mural in Temple Bar, art has played a pivotal role in the pro-choice campaign. Now vandals have altered advertising to make a point, […]

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Over the past few days, while the majority of the world was working, sleeping or generally living life, Tom Hiddleston got his first ever Instagram account. And there’s probably nothing in this at all at all but sure, who doesn’t want a bit of gossip on a Thursday. The good people over at Hello Giggles […]

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“I miss my friends so much. I have known them since we started school together at four years of age,” Aoife Beary told a US state committee hearing yesterday. “We had grown up together. And now my birthday will always be their anniversary.” According to The Times, Aoife returned to the US to appear in […]

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We’re addicted to the Olympics here in the Her Towers. It’s simultaneously inspiring us and making us feel shite about our general inaction. And if the fact that we don’t have gold medals isn’t enough to make us feel inadequate, this French cyclist that bears an uncanny resemblance to Kate Middleton should do it. According […]

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We’ve heard of our fair share of weird tips from the Kardashians. Khloe claimed recently that rubbing Vitamin E oil on her vagina helped combat dryness. Now Kourtney has jumped on the batshit beauty bandwagon and shared the news that she smothers her entire body in honey to attract a man. Yep, she told the […]

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As the generation who grew up with Changing Rooms, Grand Designs and Pinterest, it’s common to dream about finding an affordable fixer-upper on the outskirts of the city and injecting your personality and impeccable taste into the space. Sadly, for most of us millennials, the funds to buy the aforementioned dream shell have yet to […]

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Family and friends of missing Stephen Martin are growing increasingly worried about the 29-year-olds safety. Stephen was last seen in Derry three weeks ago. He is described as being 6’ tall with shaven brown hair and facial stubble. Stephen’s car was discovered at Fanad lighthouse in Donegal. Stephen performed under the name Rainy Boy Sleep […]

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Number 40: Recording your favourite programme for you

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No not that

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Ever feel like you and beau are two old souls trapped in young bodies? Or the opposite – are you children with suits and bills? Take this quiz and discover what mental age your partner is actually at. And you, by association.

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The rental market at the moment is in absolutely dire straits. Anyone faced with the impossible task of moving right now will know that viewings and open calls are akin to trudging through the fires of hell. Demand is incredibly high in Dublin at the moment, which of course increases prices. But then one day, […]

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There are optical illusions and then there are people who just see dirty things everywhere they look. Below are a selection of viral images, each containing a slightly questionable element that may be easily misinterpreted. The question is, are you quick to spot the reality of the situation or does your penchant for the salacious […]

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Adele is the voice of our generation and while many try, few come close to emanating the superstar’s talent. Anyone who dares take on one of the *superstars* songs deserves serious kudos and one Irish singer has certainly earned herself some praise. Wedding singer Kayla McDonagh is a classically trained singer originally from Connemara, Co. […]

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Last month, Jennifer Aniston made international headlines for penning a powerful piece for the Huffington Post about the scrutiny we bestow onto women. In the piece she mentions the media’s place saying: “The way I am portrayed by the media is simply a reflection of how we see and portray women in general, measured against […]

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Look right, we love Britney. She gave us some of our favourite hits growing up. She gave us the cinematic masterpiece of Crossroads. She gave us goals. And we’ve stood by her throughout her best and worst times. We support all of her career endeavours. We’re fans. But this new video is like one big […]

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It is estimated that you will change your career up to 7 times in your life. And, with the recent news that changing your job every two years is actually a pretty decent move, figuring out your next move is pretty important. Fancy a move away from the 9-5? Want to ditch the suit? Here’s […]

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Probably doesn’t feel like it at the time

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This is one of those stories that will restore your faith in people. Ellis Hill is a humble Uber driver from New Jersey. He has never travelled outside of America and up until recently he had to reason to. In July everything changed when his son Darrell, a Penn State track star, made the U.S. […]

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